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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,163.52, 18,243.12 and 3,399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,163.52, 18,243.12 and 3,399.32 is: 5,098.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163.52 : 18,243.12 = 3,399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163.52/18,243.12 = 3,399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163.52x = 18,243.12 × 3,399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163.52x = 62,014,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,014,202.68/12,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.38

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